Alas too few look to nature for their health devoid of chemicals and infused with properties long since ignored. With our new age of awakening they are now becoming more accepted again.
We have all heard the good and the bad about fluoride, so who's telling the truth... I cannot say for sure, but I sure as hell will not use it (nor have for over 10 years) until they figure it out. They (corporate entities and governments), are not reliable sources of information, nor do they act to protect people rather than profit from them... so seeking natural products to maintain and improve my life is a path I have long traveled.
There are so many negatives concerning Fluorides and your health. In fact water fluoridation has come under increasing scrutiny; beginning in 2010, a growing number of US and Canadian communities have voted to end their water fluoridation processes for health concerns. This movement is growing quickly as more people begin to demand water that does not contain or expose them to this highly toxic industrial waste product. Fluoride supplementation has also never been approved by the FDA.
Most Developed Countries do not fluoridate their water, and there are no increases in tooth decay... and fluoride may not be the only chemical in your brand of toothpaste.
First you will save your money while saving your health. For many years I used Tom's brand as I thought it natural, but that is another story for another time... however it does cost around $5.00 per tube (approximately 5 oz size). But you can make your own instead for less than $2.00 depending on ingredient prices...so you save your teeth, health and money, not a bad deal.
These ingredients are far superior for your health, tooth and gum protection.
Additional ingredients are up to your specific tastes, like adding lemon or mint oil drops for flavor, but these are the main ingredients needed:
Coconut oil helps develop stronger teeth as it also has been found to stop tooth decay with it's antimicrobial properties. The oil extracts and eliminates the bacteria in and around your teeth promoting a healing process within the teeth. Additional benefits of extracting and killing these bacteria also serves to prevent or control Gingivitis as it freshens your breath (it is the bacteria that cause the odor). This is a 3000 year old Ayurvedic process that also removes the tartar and plaque as well as even whitening your teeth.
When you go to purchase the coconut oil you will find refined and unrefined oils, the difference being that the unrefined coconut oil is the taste. Refined coconut oil is basically deodorized and it also loses it's coconut flavor... if you like the flavor or smell of coconut then use the unrefined types. It is also best to look for organic virgin oil as the properties are still contained, processing strips some of these properties away.
Now it is possible to simply rinse the mouth with a tablespoon of coconut oil as well. But adding the benefits of baking soda for enhanced whitening and bacteria control makes a powerful and natural toothpaste without chemicals that can harm the body or serve to alter your hormones.
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